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On 3/16/24 2:50 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

>          Previously released:
> 
> 
> The Autopsy of Jane Doe       (movie)        (Netflix, March 15)
> 
> A father-son team of small-town coroners performs an autopsy on an 
> unidentified woman with mysterious injuries and a terrifying secret. 
> 2016 film starring Brian Cox, Emile Hirsch, and Olwen Kelly; 1h 26m.

This is hardly new, and has already been passed around to pretty much 
every other streamer I can think of (except D+).


>          Saturday, March 16
> 
> 
> The Camp Host      (movie)       (3:01 am, Tubi)
> 
> When a young couple and their dog lodge at an idyllic campground, things 
> turn terrifying when the owner reveals herself as a psychopathic killer. 
> Stars Rachel Colwell, Dillon Casey and Brooke Johnson; 1h 35m.

Looks incredibly "Meh"...

> Friday Night Sext Scandal     (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
> 
> Inspired by real stories, Friday Night Sext Scandal exposes the practice 
> of young boys “hunting” nude photographs of female classmates in order 
> to share and trade with others. When 16-year-old Shawn (Anthony 
> Timpano), a talented football athlete, lands a spot in the starting 
> lineup, he is welcomed into the team’s inner circle. However, he soon 
> discovers that these elite players are involved in a sick, secret game 
> that is playing out under the noses of their community. Teenage boys are 
> hunting for and posting nude photographs of their female classmates on a 
> covert website where “bounties” on targeted girls are placed, and the 
> compromising images are traded like baseball cards. Just as Shawn is 
> riding the high of being on the team and with the girls at school, he 
> suffers a serious knee injury that takes him out for the season. Feeling 
> a loss of his new identity and wanting to maintain his status with his 
> teammates, Shawn gives in to pressure and engages in his own secret 
> “hunt,” keeping his best friend Lauren (Keana Lyn Bastidas), and 
> strong-willed mother, Lucinda (Tara Nicodemo), from knowing. But when 
> the site and nude photographs of the teenage girls are discovered, 
> Lucinda and others fight to hold those accountable, only to learn a 
> devastating truth about those involved. Devyn Nekoda also stars.

I'll probably watch this, though I can't say I'm looking forward to it...


>          Sunday, March 17
> 
> 
> Sweetly Salted        (movie)          (7 pm, UPtv)
> 
> Alison remains notoriously anonymous when critiquing restaurants. But 
> when she accidentally goes viral for trashing a new restaurant, her 
> editor insists she make amends by going undercover as a prep cook for 
> the chef she maligned. 2023 film starring Lanie McAuley and William 
> Martinez.

And speaking of "Meh"!

> Killing for Extra Credit    (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
> 
> When a mysterious social media account begins to post blind items about 
> the scandals of a small-town high school, a troubled teen and her best 
> friend set out to unmask the culprit­with deadly consequences. Stars 
> Matreya Scarrwener, Jake T. Austin, and Quinten James.

Sure, if nothing else to see Max Russo all grown up!!

> Call the Midwife      (season 13 premiere)         (8 pm, PBS)
> 
> 8 episodes; the Christmas special was shown on Christmas 2023. Already 
> renewed for seasons 14 and 15.

No!


>          Monday, March 18
> 
> 
>      Streaming:
> 
> 
> Young Royals: Forever      (documentary special)        (1 pm, Netflix)
> 
>  From casting to the final scene, this special shows how the cast and 
> crew of "Young Royals" brought Wilhelm and Simon's heartwarming journey 
> to life.
> 
> The show's final episode is also released today at 1 pm ET.

Are they kidding?!


>          Tuesday, March 19
> 
> 
>      Broadcast and cable:
> 
> 
> None.

Ouch!